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School Sport Unit

Knockouts

Applications

Applications for the NSWPSSA 2027 knockout competition are now open.

The state primary school knockout competitions for NSW Public Schools are run and managed by the NSW Primary Schools Sports Association (NSWPSSA). 

2027 NSWPSSA knockout competition

Entries close on the last Thursday of Term 4 each year. (Thursday 17 December 2026)

2027 Small Schools knockout competition

Entries for the 2027 Small Schools knockout competition (for schools with enrolments <100) close on Friday 9 April 2027.

 

Registration Instructions

Registrations for upcoming NSWPSSA Knockouts are completed within Dash. You can register by logging into either your school Dash account or if you have a personal Dash teacher account you can also use that.

 

Registering Through a Personal Dash Account
  • Below is a resource which provides a step-by-step guide on how to complete a registration through a teacher Dash account.

NSWPSSA Knockout Competitions Registration Through a Teacher Dash Account Guide

 

Registering Through a School Dash Account

The email address required to access your school Dash account is the school’s main contact email address (such as schoolname-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au). Your school account has already been setup.

  • If you know your school's DASH login information, please utilise this link: 

NSWPSSA Knockout Competition Registration Through a School Dash Account

  • If you do not know your school's Dash login information, it can be sent to your school email address by following this link:

NSWPSSA Knockout Competition Registration - Do not know school Dash login details

  • Below is a resource which provides a step-by-step guide on how to complete a registration once you have logged into your school Dash account.

NSWPSSA Knockout Competitions Registration Through a School Dash Account Guide

 

Draws

Once each draw is created it will be available via links within the Specific Sports section below. 

For information regarding the finals series use the Specific Sport drop downs below.

 

Rules

The general rules for all NSWPSSA Knockouts Competitions can be found here:

General KO competition rules and guidelines

Rules which are specific to each sport can be found below within the corresponding Specific Sports section.

 

Submission of match results

To submit the result of your knockout match please see the match play by date reminder email sent by Dash to registered team coaches, sport organisers and schools. Results or protests must be lodged within three (3) days of the match. 

NSWPSSA Knockout Self Upload Results Guide (PDF 438.3 KB)

 

How to Check your Registrations and Update Sports Organiser or Team Coach Details

It is important that sports organiser and team coach details are correct in Dash. A guide to update them is found below. This guide also shows you how to check which competitions you have registered for.

How to Check Your Knockout Registrations and Update Sports Organiser or Team Coach Details in Dash (PDF 1173.86 KB)

Specific Sports

Links to draws, rules and contact information can be found within the show/hides below.

 

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